"India is confident that relations with Pakistan will take a turn for the positive."

The high commission also presented to Khan a bat signed by the members of the Indian national cricket team.

In July, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi had telephoned Imran Khan saying his country was ready to enter a new era of relations with Pakistan.

A statement issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs from New Delhi said Modi had spoken to Khan and "congratulated him for his party emerging as the largest political party in the National Assembly of Pakistan in the recently conducted general elections."

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Sheraz

Aug 10, 2018 06:32pm

My dear Indian friends!!! Do not listen to immature media reporting, listen to your heart. IK is going to be a blessing for this region. We Pakistanis believe in the leadership of IK and this is high time for Indian leadership to take a step in positive direction and collaborate with IK for peace in the region.

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designertm

Aug 10, 2018 07:00pm

So lets change the face of IK with NS and the Mccarthyism will start here.Poor masses don,t understand much.

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Md Adam

Aug 10, 2018 07:05pm

India and Pak have done talks for the last 70 years and what was the result. I think this is a ploy to keep the masses from agitating against the govt.

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S.R.

Aug 10, 2018 07:07pm

India is waiting for Pakistan to take action against Masood Azhar and hand over Dawood Ibrahim. Normalization is not a one way street!

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Dr.malaria

Aug 10, 2018 07:07pm

Ha ha.... Forget Kashmir.... First worry about the sad state of people and economy in your country. Don't waste money and energy on Kashmir.

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Just Saying

Aug 10, 2018 07:10pm

Why not address the Human Rights violations of the Ahmedi, Christian, Hindu, Baloch and Shia Hazara inside Pakistan first. Kashmiris are blessed to be part of worlds biggest democracy where elections are free and fair.

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flying star

Aug 10, 2018 07:17pm

not only the talk is hope for the peace in the region, but the action

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Naushad

Aug 10, 2018 07:21pm

Great to see such a positive gesture from Indian High Commissioner on behalf of India!!!

We truly need peace and prosperity between both nations. It will help both nations focus on other positive aspects and help grow both economies. The politics of division and non-cooperation between both countries has failed clearly in past 20-30 years. It’s a NEW DAY and a chance for both countries to start out with a fresh perspective for a brighter future for our countries and our next generations!

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Salim Khan

Aug 10, 2018 07:23pm

Excellent, that's what we need to move forward.

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ARIF

Aug 10, 2018 07:26pm

Welcome.

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kumar

Aug 10, 2018 07:28pm

dear Sheraz, we too believe in Imran. We Indians have always supported him over his last 20 year political journey.
Just that we also know from history that like Icarus,any Pakistani leader trying to get close to India has his wings ' taken care of,' by your own establishment.

Dear Pakistani Friends, nothing is going to happen till the time Pakistani leadership drops their agenda on Kashmir. Believe me.

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ajr

Aug 10, 2018 07:33pm

any mention of kalbhushan Jadhav?

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Skeptic

Aug 10, 2018 07:34pm

That is wonderful development. Talking is always better than shooting at each other.

Keep your friends close, But your enemies closer.

Hopefully a new era will be ushered in under IK to ease tensions with out Eastern and Western neighbors alike.

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Yogesh Nagpur

Aug 10, 2018 07:38pm

The start with Grave concern on Kashmir..repeatation of what is already happening..

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Najum

Aug 10, 2018 07:39pm

Had it been Nawaz Sharif meeting him; a national security conference would have already been called.

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Dr Tarik

Aug 10, 2018 07:43pm

Imran is going to eliminate corruption in Pakistan & that is going to have a positive effect on India to get rid of corruption.

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Bhavin

Aug 10, 2018 07:52pm

@Sheraz Amen! Amen! Amen!

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LILLY

Aug 10, 2018 08:00pm

@Sheraz Your positive step requires india give up kashmir and that doesn't bode well for India. Tell me how this will work.

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sri

Aug 10, 2018 08:07pm

@Sheraz will do.

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Neo

Aug 10, 2018 08:28pm

@Just Saying. If India is worlds largest democracy, why doesn't it honour the right of Kashmiris according to UN resolution for self determination. Why use violence as a tool against innocent Kashmiris to supress them. Why have one soldier to subdue every three Kashmiris.

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Zak

Aug 10, 2018 08:29pm

IK has shown his sincerety of addressing the first thing ‘ Indian army violations in IOK’. He sai he will take two steps if India takes one. Time for Modi to do one useful thing in his tenure and start resolution of kashmir as per UN plebiscite.

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Zak

Aug 10, 2018 08:32pm

Indian’s are devoid of imagination. Giving a cricket bat signed by indian cricket team is like children giving the principle of a university their signed bat.

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Zak

Aug 10, 2018 08:33pm

Even IK knows Kashmir is the root cause and without that all else is zero progress.

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Arshad patel

Aug 10, 2018 08:46pm

The circumstances have changed Pakistan for good! It is going to be a whole different ball game including 'external affairs'! India have been trying to demonize and destabilize Pakistan since nations split.
Time has come for India to change its rhetoric about Pakistan, it is in their own benefits!

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Aug 10, 2018 08:48pm

Pakistan is willing to discuss all territorial and human right issues with all our neighbours on equal basis with sincere efforts and mutual respect - no superiority and bully tactics will be acceptable. I am sure, Imran Khan will represent Pakistan at any forum with pride, respect and dignity!

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SHAHID SATTAR

Aug 10, 2018 08:54pm

Good for the photo session. Until next meeting then.

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Ishan

Aug 10, 2018 09:21pm

Love from India :)

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Rizwan

Aug 10, 2018 09:22pm

Pti won. Mean India won

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Asif A. Shah

Aug 10, 2018 09:40pm

Nice gesture by Indian High Commissioner Mr. Ajay Bisaria. I hope that the establishment of both countries would help facilitate people to people contact between India and Pakistan.

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Seedh A. Sharif

Aug 10, 2018 09:43pm

Difference between Imran and Nawaz. Imran raised Kashmir in his very first meeting with Indian High Commissioner. Nawaz supported Modi and invested stolen money in India.

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RIZ

Aug 10, 2018 09:49pm

IK has lot to take care of he is not going to waste his time with non serious Indian politicians I am sure he will show his clear instance on Kashmir and other Indian terror acts towards Pakistan and will punish Kulbushan Jadav who is responsible of killing innocent Pakistanis.

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aasif

Aug 10, 2018 10:07pm

thank u IK for K word

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Javed

Aug 10, 2018 10:07pm

Pakistan should only talk to India from a position of strength, until we are there, no talks.

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My Advice

Aug 10, 2018 11:06pm

Good show. Tell them to stop killing our kashmiri brothers, sisters and children. That should be pre-requisite for a peaceful region.

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Asad Khan

Aug 10, 2018 11:07pm

World powers won't like this as this is very very bad for their arms business

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Usman from Toronto

Aug 10, 2018 11:55pm

If I know Imran Khan, he will likely take a picture of himself with the bat, sign the picture and auction off both the bat and the picture and donate the proceeds to Shaukat Khanum or Namal University.

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Azad

Aug 11, 2018 12:02am

The fact that Imran Khan mentioned Kashmir when the Indian ambassador came to congratulate him, gives an idea of his India foreign policy focus. And with that mindset, I can say nothing will change between India & Pakistan.

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fahimkhalil

Aug 11, 2018 12:07am

Positive Change and Energies between Pakistan and Indian leadership must be appreciated and backed. It is time to begin Nation Building process by settling all the Conflicts.

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fakenews

Aug 11, 2018 12:36am

@Neo why do you always ask the same question?

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Concerned Citizen

Aug 11, 2018 01:39am

Nothing is going to happen -- In another 20 years with a new PM in Pakistan and a new one in India, we will be hearing the same words again

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illuminati

Aug 11, 2018 01:48am

Please do a deeper inspection on this bat. There may be some spy devices in it ;-)

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AW

Aug 11, 2018 01:48am

After Jinnah, we have not had a leader with integrity, courage and vision until Imran Khan. As a true leader, Imran is fully capable of negotiating permanent peace with India and if the so-called opposition of political minions will for once allow him to work, he will not only deliver what he has promised to his countrymen but he will make the entire region prosperous and peaceful

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Ignorant but Arrogant

Aug 11, 2018 01:55am

Why any body would want to talk to India.

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Isabhai suratwala

Aug 11, 2018 01:55am

Few days ago he himself(imran khan) said that nawaz Sharif is an Indian agent..... So how can he say that he want good relations with India..... It's too early to say anything about his policies.......

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Patriotic Indian

Aug 11, 2018 02:06am

@Md Adam

I agree, talk offer of IK is a ploy to gain legitimacy.

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Kashmiri

Aug 11, 2018 02:06am

Kashmir belongs to Pak

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Sunil Arora

Aug 11, 2018 03:17am

Dear Sheraz Bhai,
Genetically we are brothers and sisters. Our language, food, music and culture share many commonalities. We should live like good neighbors, helping each other against foreign enemies. Together we can be super power against US, Russia or China. However lack of education and poverty and most of all China will not let it happen.
But we still should try again and again with full conviction in the fact that our roots and origin are from one source.

Indians friends, please respect the good well forward, and work toward benefit of the whole region, don't be negative. Every little step counts toward destination. I visited India many times, you are sweet people.

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Indian Common man

Aug 11, 2018 04:15am

Let there be trade, business and cultural exchange between the two countries. Let people to people friendship bloom. If Germanys and Koreas can bury the past and come closer, why not India and Pakistan?

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Proud Indian American

Aug 11, 2018 05:07am

If IK's first statement is Kashmir, there is not going to be any change in relations. Bilateral relations start with business and cultural exchange and areas of common interests that one can build on. Kashmir is a problem issue and that can only be resolved if you have trust and relations. So let's hope IK will be serious in building relations and not go the way previous Pakistani administration have gone

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Zameh

Aug 11, 2018 05:09am

Modi ka Naya Yaar Imran Khan or may be #NayaModi

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Maria enteparia onnuchoriu

Aug 11, 2018 05:15am

@Sheraz , Action speaks louder than words, I will wait for the action.

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CrystalClear

Aug 11, 2018 05:58am

Both the countries have among the lowest per capita gdp (1500, 1800) in the world. Yet, this is not worrisome and does not figure in telephone or f2f meetings. Lack of seriousness in eradication of poverty is the only sensible explanation.

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El Cid

Aug 11, 2018 06:06am

The Great Khan will have to do more than show concern. The velvet glove may have to come off.

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Khurram

Aug 11, 2018 06:21am

Same news was published in Dawn and Times of India; while I see mostly positive comments here, the ones below TOI report are ALL negative. I think both govts, especially India, will actually have to first resolve this challenge; of mistrust on such a large scale. It's possible with only genuine efforts and transparency. People from both side are suffering due to these poor relations and war mongering but there is no realisation. I hope that a charismatic leader like IK will be able to deliver on this account with dignity and political vision.

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Alien1

Aug 11, 2018 07:42am

imran khan will not achieve much if he keeps parroting about kashmir.

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Desi Bhai

Aug 11, 2018 08:22am

@Neo please read the UN resolution then comment. Thank you.

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GOOD POINT

Aug 11, 2018 08:37am

@Khurram Dawn comments are moderated. But the moderation appears fair to all views. In TOI its a mudfest.
While majority wants peace, what Pakistan is asking and what India is asking are skewed lines. They cant converge.

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Sumit

Aug 11, 2018 09:06am

@Sheraz Hope you are correct. Its long overdue, that we are not able to see the forest because of 'some' trees. India and Pakistan together can work in international forums also, the pressure created on global superpowers will be use, and both the countries can bargain best for themselves and the region. So far the world has benefited because of India Pakistan divide. Time to reverse it.

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Aurora

Aug 11, 2018 04:00pm

Every thing depends how much free hand is given to him by UMPIRES.

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Mohan

Aug 12, 2018 12:50am

@Javed Agreed.

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waqas

Aug 12, 2018 08:51am

India must stop killings in kashmir and should come on the table of dialogue to resolve all issues.